The Xita (Westfield) Shopping Center in (Bondi Junction), Bondi Hub, has planned an exclusive parking space for Uber. (photo by Daily Mail)
According to the Daily Mail, a popular shopping mall in Sydney has planned designated parking spaces for Uber (Uber), a ride-sharing service company, sparking hot discussion online.
It is reported that the Xitian (Westfield) Shopping Center, located in (Bondi Junction), the Bondi hub, has planned an exclusive parking space for Uber so that drivers can pick up passengers. On Tuesday, photos of the parking spaces were posted on Reddit, a social news site, sparking heated debate.
Supported netizens believe that this is very convenient for Uber users.
Some netizens say this is a good idea. It pointed out that some previous Uber drivers were forced to park in the wrong place, so they were fined.
In addition, some netizens said, wait for the car in these parking spaces, go to a driveway to wait, the result is obstructed traffic.
However, not all netizens support this approach.
Some dissenting netizens point out that this kind of practice is a bit absurd. The netizen asked: "in addition to Uber, GoGet and other shared ride companies, there are electric cars, small cars and other different models, but also push baby stroller mothers, which next?"
Some netizens said they didn`t want to queue up in the parking lot, so they would rather pick up passengers on the street.
Some netizens suggest that the mall install sensors above the parking space so that passengers can be informed that the Uber has reached the correct location.
It is reported that at present, many places in Australia have plans to share parking spaces.
A spokesman for Uber said the company was working with shopping malls in Australia and New Zealand to establish exclusive passenger pick-up areas.
The spokesman said that every year, there are many customers calling Uber service at the shopping center in Xitian, and the Uber parking area can make it more convenient for customers to enjoy Uber service. In addition, Uber`s application will also be updated, which will automatically present designated parking areas, convenient for drivers and passengers to negotiate pick-up locations.
